Accounting Intern
Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on accounting experience while supporting the accounting team with accounts payable accounts receivable reconciliations month-end close activities and special projects. This structured internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in accounting with junior-level standing who have completed foundational accounting coursework and are seeking practical experience before graduation. No prior accounting work experience is required. Through training mentorship and regular feedback interns will develop accounting financial systems communication and professional workplace skills while working closely with members of the accounting team.
Internship Program Information
This is a paid fixed-term internship designed to provide practical accounting experience in a professional business environment. Completion of the internship does not imply or guarantee future employment with Team JAS. Upon successful completion of the program interns will receive a professional reference letter and written evaluation documenting the accounting functions performed and skills developed during the internship.
Learning and Development
Interns will receive mentorship from accounting professionals through regular coaching feedback and development discussions. Participants will gain experience using accounting and business systems including ERP and financial reporting software utilized by Team JAS while developing a broader understanding of accounting operations and internal controls.
Accounting Intern Duties and Responsibilities
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a copy of their transcript through the designated application process by August 7 2026.
Success Metrics:
Team JAS is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race color religion sex age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status marital status and any other basis protected by federal state or local laws.
The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on accounting experience while supporting the accounting team with accounts payable accounts receivable reconciliations month-end close activities and special projects. This structured internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in accounting with junior-level standing who have completed foundational accounting coursework and are seeking practical experience before graduation. No prior accounting work experience is required. Through training mentorship and regular feedback interns will develop accounting financial systems communication and professional workplace skills while working closely with members of the accounting team.
Internship Program Information
This is a paid fixed-term internship designed to provide practical accounting experience in a professional business environment. Completion of the internship does not imply or guarantee future employment with Team JAS. Upon successful completion of the program interns will receive a professional reference letter and written evaluation documenting the accounting functions performed and skills developed during the internship.
Learning and Development
Interns will receive mentorship from accounting professionals through regular coaching feedback and development discussions. Participants will gain experience using accounting and business systems including ERP and financial reporting software utilized by Team JAS while developing a broader understanding of accounting operations and internal controls.
Accounting Intern Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the accounting team and work collaboratively with accounting clerk(s) to complete assigned responsibilities.
- Assist with reviewing incoming vendor invoices processing them for payment in a timely manner and researching invoice discrepancies.
- Learn to code expenses to proper accounts and cost departments by analyzing invoices expense reports and receipts then support related entry processing.
- Assist with comparing purchase orders prices payment terms and other charges before supporting entry processing.
- Assist with reconciling vendor statements and communicating with vendors regarding remittance reports missing invoices past due accounts and outstanding credit memos.
- Support customer and vendor database maintenance by helping ensure required supporting documents are received for new customers and vendors.
- Assist with preparing check runs.
- Assist with entering cash receipts and applying payments to outstanding customer invoices.
- Support preparation of bank deposits.
- Assist with customer communication related to remittance advice and past due accounts.
- Generate and review daily and monthly reports including AP and AR aging under team guidance.
- Assist with reconciling daily reports to balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Monitor accounting emails and assign them to proper inboxes.
- Assist with account analysis and reconciliation including intercompany accounts as assigned.
- Assist with month-end close.
- Active enrollment in a bachelors degree program in accounting with junior-level standing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel; familiarity with pivot tables is helpful.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive customer vendor employee and financial information with discretion confidentiality and sound judgment.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and maintain accuracy while completing detailed data-entry and reconciliation tasks.
- Schedule: Part-time internship approximately 15 hours per week from mid-August through December 31 2026.
- Location: Onsite.
- Apply accounting concepts learned in the classroom to real-world business transactions and processes.
- Develop practical experience supporting accounts payable accounts receivable reconciliations and month-end close activities.
- Gain familiarity with ERP systems accounting software and financial reporting tools used in a professional accounting department.
- Strengthen analytical organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
- Build confidence working in a professional office environment while adhering to confidentiality accuracy and ethical standards.
- Develop a foundation of practical accounting experience that supports future internships and entry-level accounting opportunities.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a copy of their transcript through the designated application process by August 7 2026.
Success Metrics:
- Demonstrates increasing independence in assigned accounting tasks.
- Maintains accuracy and attention to detail.
- Meets assigned deadlines.
- Demonstrates professionalism and responsiveness.
- Actively seeks feedback and applies coaching.
- Participates in team discussions and learning opportunities.
Team JAS is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race color religion sex age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status marital status and any other basis protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Welcome to Team JAS, your one-stop solution for aircraft support. We specialize in aircraft parts/spares inventory sales, PMAs, MFG, and MRO services. Trust us for reliable and efficient aircraft support services.